32617 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 32617, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

32617 is a zip code in Marion County, Florida, which covers Fort McCoy-Anthony, with a total population of 4,090 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 32617 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 32617.

The estimated population of people living in 32617 is 4,090, with a median age of 50.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 32617 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,090
 -14.22% -11.05%
2020
4,768
+5%
-
2019
4,541
+15.34%
-
2018
3,937
 -14.38% -
2017
4,598
 - -

Population of 32617 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 32617 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
70.8%
74.7%
 -5.22%
Black/African American
8.4%
14.3%
 -41.26%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
11.1%
8.6%
 +29.07%
Asian
0%
2.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.4%
0.3%
 +2,033.33%
Other
3.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 32617 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 32617 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 32617 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 32617 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.8 +4.53% 49.9 +12.39% 51.1 +4.71%
2020 48.6 +15.99% 44.4 +5.21% 48.8 +16.75%
2019 41.9 -4.77% 42.2 +0.96% 41.8 -12.73%
2018 44 +11.96% 41.8 +6.63% 47.9 +21.57%
2017 39.3 - 39.2 - 39.4 -

The median age of the 32617 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 32617 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 174 -17.37% 254 -60.75% 119 104
10 to 19 425 -66.68% 396 -75.76% 195 146
20 to 29 240 +46.76% 285 -27.71% 305 207
30 to 39 254 -16.36% 323 -1.95% 186 244
40 to 49 249 -15.21% 298 +19.42% 170 338
50 to 59 310 +11.3% 514 +32.18% 346 666
60 to 69 259 +30.2% 120 +86.39% 321 249
70+ 195 +54.61% 302 -38.63% 297 197

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 32617 zip code is $41,953.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 32617.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $49,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $29,398.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,042.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 32617 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 32617, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 32617 is currently $67,267.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.47% of households in 32617 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 32617 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    31.63%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.47%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.17%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.66%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.64%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.96%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 32617 is $24,947.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 32617 by the total population of 32617.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 32617 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 32617 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    3.00%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.43%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.37%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.54%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.67%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 32617 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 32617 zip over the age of 16 is 3,732.

Of those people, a total of 42.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 32617 is 40.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 32617 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 206 41.30% 9.40%
20 to 24 years 208 78.80% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 304 33.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 257 55.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 390 80.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 610 38.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 693 48.90% 5.60%
60 to 64 years 325 36.00% 22.20%
65 to 74 years 443 17.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 296 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 32617. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,955 45.20% 4.00%
Black or African American 332 56.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 166 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 279 20.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 421 50.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,584 43.40% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 32617 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 32617 is 1,524, with median earnings of $29,340.00.

Women in 32617 are earning approximately 67.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,524 $29,340.00
Male 781 $38,425.00
Female 743 $26,034.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 32617 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 159 $60,893.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 59 $40,995.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 58 $35,385.00
Healthcare Practitioners 113 $77,917.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 33 $70,795.00
Food Preparation and Serving 70 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 71 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 103 $22,457.00
Sales 209 $22,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 252 $26,775.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 70 $25,625.00
Construction and Extraction 123 $23,125.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 36 $42,000.00
Production 87 $33,203.00
Transportation and Material Moving 19 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 32617 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 32617.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 102 $42,230.00 57 $78,854.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 37 $0.00 22 $40,208.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 58 $35,385.00
Healthcare Practitioners 55 $88,795.00 58 $45,417.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 24 $0.00 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 70 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 71 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $0.00 68 $20,948.00
Sales 82 $52,685.00 127 $8,931.00
Office and Administrative Support 9 $0.00 243 $26,612.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 23 $0.00 47 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 123 $23,125.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 36 $42,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 70 $34,531.00 17 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 16 $0.00 3 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,432 households in 32617, with an average household size of 2.86 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 963 families living in the 32617 zip code with an average family size of 2.96 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 32617:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 680 144 139 469
Average Household Size 3.03 3.24 2.85 2.5
Total Families 680 144 139 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.84 2.78 0

Poverty

Of the 963 families living in 32617, 15.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 32617:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,732 housing units in 32617.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,432 82.68%
Vacant 300 17.32%

9.41% of the total 1,732 housing units in 32617 are rental units. This is approximately 163 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,253 are occupied by the owner - or 72.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 32617 is $655.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 32617 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    16
  • Less than $500
    48
  • $500 to $999
    85
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    30
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 32617 is $126,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 32617 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    110
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    230
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    330
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    127
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    243
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    116
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    55
  • $1,000,000 or more
    42

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 32617. The chart below shows the number of properties in 32617 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    9
  • 1940 to 1949
    69
  • 1950 to 1959
    53
  • 1960 to 1969
    68
  • 1970 to 1979
    453
  • 1980 to 1989
    353
  • 1990 to 1999
    327
  • 2000 to 2009
    295
  • 2010 to 2013
    95
  • 2014 or later
    10

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 32617 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    32
  • 1 vehicle available
    245
  • 2 vehicles available
    667
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    488

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 32617 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 32617 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 32617.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    13
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    45
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    230
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    274
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    181
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    207
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    181
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    35
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    28
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    107
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    54
  • 90 or more minutes
    60

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 32617 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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